Dual acceptor. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 58kg at $11.50. The start before that 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Emerald with 58.5kg at $4.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Last start 8th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 58kg at $21.60. The start before that 7th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 55kg at $28.80. Can bounce back.

Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sefton with 58.5kg at $13.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. Can make amends.

At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 58.5kg at $26.90. Before that 7th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Akenehi with 58.5kg at $26.70. Looking to others.

Last start 6th of 13 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 54.5kg at $19.60. The run before that 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 58.5kg at $23.50. Has ability and can measure up on best form.

Last start 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 54.5kg at $13.80. Before that 13th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54.5kg at $47.90. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Smooth Operator with 54kg at $32.10. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 13 at this track on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Flamboyance carrying 54kg at $20.40. Has had too many chances.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 55.5kg at $6.20. Before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Miss Emerald with 55kg at $11.30. Made headway last time. Knocking on the door and is one of the main hopes.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 53kg at $3.20. Before that 7th of 13 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 53.5kg at $11.70. Strong top-three hope.

Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at this track on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Flamboyance carrying 54.5kg at $30.10. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Generation Joy with 54.5kg at $9.80. Hard to make a case.

Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded second last of 12 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 54.5kg at $10.80. Last start 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 54.5kg at $18.30. Racing well. Well placed and can improve sharply on recent runs.

Most recently 7th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 54.5kg at $18.30. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Miraqua carrying 57.5kg at $48.90. Looks tested in this line-up.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months 6th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 54.5kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Riverton on April 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Flash Roca with 54kg at $6.60. Rates highly and can do much better this time.

W Coles trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Most impressive recent trial winner. Expect strong showing in debut run.

Gelding by Rubick facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 800m on February 10. Promising type who should be primed for a big debut.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 800m, 1.2 len behind Out Of The Blue with 54kg at $4.20. Expected to feature again.

At debut, 4th in a small field at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Hezzarocstar with 55kg at $5.40. Should have improved on first run and is in the mix.

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 800m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Miss Twinkle carrying 55kg at $3.30. Among the chances.

Resuming after a break; only one run when in a small field at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 800m, 4 len behind Out Of The Blue with 53.5kg at $11.80. Genuine hope.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind I Am Belle carrying 55kg at $11.70. Better for that experience.